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Anticipation is at fever-pitch levels for Konga Yakata, Nigeria’s biggest sale of the year which goes live on Thursday, November 11 and ends on Sunday, December 12, 2021. This year’s edition is set to take on an extra dimension as millions of shoppers await what has been described for the …

GMD/CEO of NNPC Ltd, Mallam Mele Kyari has been commended for transforming the fortunes of the NNPC from a position of loss-making into a profit- making venture. The Public Policy Research & Analysis Centre (PPRAC), according to a statement by Garba Deen Muhammad, Group General Manager, Group Public Affairs Division, …

Title: In The Name of Our Father Author: Olukorede Yishau Pages: 228 Publisher: Parresia Reviewer: Shehu Mubarak Sulaiman To start with, ‘In the Name of Our Father’ is too good a book for a debut; major reason why it was nominated for the Nigerian Prize for Literature, 2021. But looking …

  By Deji Abdulwahab Abuja, Nov. 6, 2021 Dr. Camillus Ukah, President, Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), says reading of creative literature will assist in shaping the minds of Nigerians to prevent their involvement in violence. Ukah said this on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria …

   Nathan Nwakamma Yenagoa, Nov. 5, 2021 Gospel singer, songwriter, independent recording artiste, Uduak Daniel, on Friday announced the release of her fifth album, titled Prodigal Grace. A statement issued by the artiste in Yenagoa stated that the album was a production of the Dlyte Sound & Arts label. Daniel …

He rarely speaks on things that do not have to do with the work of the Kingdom, which he is completely sold out to, and has been engrossed in for over 50 years. In fact, he exemplifies the words of the prophet that “he shall not strive, nor cry; neither …

Prof. Nwoke Late Professor Celestine Onwuliri Prof. (Mrs.) Viola Onwuliri Dr. Chinemerem. D. Onwuliri Professor Bertram E. B. Nwoke will, today, Thursday, November 4, 2021, deliver the 9th Prof. C.O.E Onwuliri Memorial Lecture. To participate in the intellectual feast, join with  https://bit.ly/3EKTTr7 According to the invitation by the Convener of the …

To infer that secrets are secreted from actions that societal and/or cultural constitutions do not embrace, is a fact brilliantly portrayed in Olukorede Yishau’s Vaults of Secrets. Through the characters we fortunately meet in this collection of ten short stories, the author boldly and tellingly reintroduces the “individual as a dual …

Lagos, Nigeria. November 1, 2021: Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), operator of the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture has announced the appointment of a new Communications Manager in its Policy, Government and Public Affairs Department (PGPA). He is Mr. Victor Anyaegbudike. A statement by Esimaje Brikinn, General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Mr. Anyaegbudike …

By Ikenna Osuoha Abuja, Nov. 2, 2021 The South East Zonal Working Committee (ZWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),  has congratulated Sen Samuel Anyanwu (Imo) on his election as the National Secretary of the PDP, during the national convention of the party. Mr Augustine Okeke, South East Zonal Publicity …

  Dr. Henry Emeka Inegbu, Head, Agric Business, Small & Medium Enterprises Investment Scheme (AGSMIES) of the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agricultural Lending (NIRSAL) MicroFinance Bank, a major intervention program of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) for growing the economy and generating employment, has become an Honorary …

Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Douye Diri on Tourism says that tourism at the community levels can turn the economic fortunes in rural areas in Bayelsa if properly harnessed. He appealed to communities in the state to form tourism platforms such as travel clubs or associations …

By Olatunde Ajayi Lagos, Oct. 29, 2021 Google has announced the emergence of a sextape involving Nigerian favorite pop star, Tiwa Savage, as among the top trending searches on Google in October. The conclusion of the much-anticipated boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder also piqued the interest of …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that its operatives raided the Maitama, Abuja home of a Judge of the Supreme Court, Justice Mary Odili, purportedly to execute a search. In a statement by Wilson Uwujaren, its Head, Media & Publicity, the Commission enjoined the public to discountenance …

    The Elders Fellowship Week of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey, United States of America (USA) held from October 19-24, 2021. The program, which had “The Covenant Keeping God (Psalm 89:  34)” as its theme featured Evangelism and Bible Study (Digging Deep) …

  The Young Adults Forum of the Nigerian American Public Affairs Committee (NAPAC) will on Saturday, October 30, 2021 hold its inaugural Summit with distinguished role models, Dr. Oye Owolewa, US Representative of Washington D.C, Mrs. Oyin Owolabi, candidate for the Millburn Township Committee, New Jersey and Mr. Junior Ezeonu, …

    We were still having Lunch in her cavernous and lovely restaurant when the 150 passenger cruise ship, RADAMIS 11 set sail from the Egyptian port of Aswan that warm Friday afternoon.   As the 5 deck, 65 cabin ship nosed her way from the bank of the River …

…inaugurates new Ekiti liaison office in Lagos Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday lauded the developmental agenda and economic initiatives of his Ekiti State counterpart, Dr Kayode Fayemi, which he said were geared towards improving the State’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the quality of lives of the citizens. …

The family of Brother Adegboyega and Sister Oluwabukola Olugbodi recently named their new son, Nathan, in the United States of America (USA). Relatives, friends, members of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Dominion Cathedral, Orange, New Jersey and associates of the Olugbodis came together to be part of the …

 *Orders her to publish judgement in her 9 social media platforms for 10 days   LAGOS, Oct. 23, 2021 A London High Court of Justice, Queen’s Bench Division, has ordered Ms. Maureen Badejo to pay a six-figure sum of damages in Pound Sterling “immediately” to both Pastor and Mrs. Daniel …

Nigerian-born Chris Imafidon is a Professor at the University of Oxford, England. Though autistic, Imafidon, whose children have been described as world’s brainiest kids, tells ‘NONYE BEN-NWANKWO, how he got to the height he has achieved You were at the University of Ilorin recently during their graduation and you said …

Abuja, Oct. 22, 2021: In recognition of her outstanding and remarkable performance as the voice of the voiceless Nigerians in the Diaspora, the Photo Journalists Association of Nigeria (PJAN) has honoured Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) with an award of excellence. The award, dubbed: Citizens  Advocate  Ambassador, was …

By Collins Yakubu-Hammer Abuja, Oct. 21, 2021 Mr. Mustapha Isah, the President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has called on media houses in the country to reduce the rate at which they publish activities of terrorists and bandits. Isah made the call at the 17th All Editors Conference, …

Leaders of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, paid a welcome back visit to All Progressives Congress (APC) leader, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu in his Bourdillion, Ikoyi, Lagos home. The team was led by Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo and included Chief Supo Sonibare, Oba Olaitan Oladipo …

All is now set for the 17th All Nigeria Editors’ Conference (ANEC), starting on Thursday, October 21, 2021, with Publisher of Premium Times, Mr. Dapo Olorunyomi; Editors-in-Chief of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, Azu Ishiekwene; Minister of Works, Mr. Babatunde Fashola; Group Managing Director, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Malam Mele Kyari; Chief …